weeknight

noun

week·​night ˈwēk-ˌnīt How to pronounce weeknight (audio)
: a weekday night

Examples of weeknight in a Sentence

The news is on every weeknight at 10 p.m. Her parents don't want her to be out that late on a weeknight.
Recent Examples on the Web Legal and political analyst Ari Melber, who hosts MSNBC's The Beat on weeknights, has been following the case from day one, poring over the Manhattan district attorney's allegations and anticipating Trump's counterargument. Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 Orange-Coriander Salmon Bright coriander (as a crust for salmon and in a velvety orange sauce) takes center stage in this weeknight dinner bursting with citrusy flavor. Carly Westerfield, Bon Appétit, 9 Mar. 2024 Sign up here to get one weeknight dinner recipe, tips for substitutions, techniques and more in your inbox Monday through Thursday. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 Although individual late-night talk shows still draw over a million viewers, their numbers have declined as audiences have shifted to streaming services for their weeknight entertainment, often preferring to watch late-night clips on YouTube the next day. Eliza Brooke, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Our stroganoff can be prepared quickly for a weeknight meal. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024 The sauce comes together quickly in a blender, making this an excellent weeknight meal. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024 Some of Robinson’s patients sleep together on weekends and sleep separately on weeknights. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 16 Mar. 2024 Juicy and sheathed in a crackly, parmesan-herb crust, these pork chops are a completely foolproof, quick-and-easy weeknight meal. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weeknight was in 1782

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“Weeknight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeknight. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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